I've been reading over some of my blogs for the last two weeks. Man, has it been a rough two weeks. Wish I could have given you guys another perspective of the Tour, but this is my reality right now. So I hope you guys like the fact that I've been real with the blogs, and that I’m giving you my true feelings as I’m going through them.
One good thing about all of this is that there is always a chance to fight another day.
For all of the bad moments I have had in my career, I’ve had some amazing moments as well. So when I sit here and beat myself into the ground just trying to survive, I am dreaming of that next victory. I think that is what keeps us all going for it again.
So, I guess if I can give my readers something to take from my stories, it’s that we all have to find our passion and fight for it. But remember that life is more than just that passion, so look around and try to enjoy the simple things.
Back to racing...
I managed to survive yesterday’s race with a real bad stomach. Don't ask me how. I think I really went deep mentally, because physically I was empty.
I woke up with the same bad stomach this morning. This will be my chance to fight again and hang on.
Wish me luck.
Freddie
Colombian-born Freddie Rodriguez is a professional American road racing cyclist. He is a three-time US national champion and currently races for team Predictor-Lotto. His nickname, "Fast Freddie," is due to his reputation as a sprint specialist. His Fast Freddie Coffee, the Fast Freddie Foundation, and his new Team Fast Freddie raise funds to support youth cycling in America. Freddie resides in Emeryville, California, USA and Girona, Spain. Freddie is riding this year's Tour and will give us an insider's perspective on life inside the peloton. He welcomes questions and will try to respond during the Tour.
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Sorry to hear you had to drop out of the race today Freddie. Hope you're feeling alright and can make some noise in the rest of the season!
good luck
Aaron
pharwart
Failures are worth the efforts that got us there because they can be used as stepping stones to greater heights. Better days are ahead. God bless you. Paul
Fleur
Thanks so much for sharing this with us-it has made for compelling reading!
You`ve done it in a good style and after giving your all, as well. Who could ask for more than this?
Take a bow Freddie-you deserve it.
Again, Thank-you and I hope you recover to fight another day, another race.
xxxxx
Tom
in response to: Ellen
It's not just you, Ellen. He (Levi) really is boring ("vanilla") when he gets a microphone in his face; but he can be an exciting guy when he is riding!
Michelle Abich
Stay Strong.....
Find your passion.....
Dig Deep.....
Strive for excellence!
Michelle
Thanks for your blog, you are the best on letting us know the "inside" of what is going on. You not only ride the race but have some time to let us know what is going on in the tour, plus those terrible turns some of the riders crash in. Is it only me, is Leipheimer boring, or what? Thanks for having some life in you!